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Any one seen any nice car holders, I like the look of the brodit ones but I dont think they have updated their range yet.
Been using Brodit for a while now, love the custom mounts they do for almost every car on the road. Still waiting on the i9000 holder, but imagine it will be similar to their i5700 one, just getting a little impatient now, they are normally quicker than this at putting out new holders.
I received this from Brodit support yesterday:
Hi!
Thank for the interest in our products.
We have this under construction so please check our web for updates.
As soon as the holders are ready we have this ready it will be on our web.
But due to summer vacation we can’t say any clear date.
Best Regards
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So I guess it will still take some time ...
there's someone on ebay with 3 different models, ranging from $10.74 to $13 (vent mount, and two different windshield mounts - one of which appears to be very similiar to the OEM one samsung australia dealers are displaying, ie it will mount to driver's door window as well)
but the ebay seller's prices include shipping from Hong Kong - they're specific to the i9000, so i figured at the price, i'd grab one till Tmo USA had theirs up
his do not include any charger but as ive already got a Tmo car charger, i'm good to go for now
From Brodit:
Thank you for the mail.
We hope to release holders for this in the middle of August.
dakine said:
From Brodit:
Thank you for the mail.
We hope to release holders for this in the middle of August.
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Yikes! Its just a piece of moulded plastic and a USB connector.
TravUK said:
Yikes! Its just a piece of moulded plastic and a USB connector.
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I bought this to tie me over, it's really cheap and doesn't look half bad I think: cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-MOUNT-HOLDER-SAMSUNG-i9000-GALAXY-S-/120580246943?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c13248d9f
Got one of these as well: cgi.ebay.co.uk/Samsung-Bluetooth-Visor-Car-Kit-HF1000-Brand-New-/140408962166?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20b106bc76
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Yikes! Its just a piece of moulded plastic and a USB connector.
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maybe they will be special!!
Brodit is a swedish company and normally nearly everybody in sweden is off during july. I guess that explains.
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I bought this to tie me over, it's really cheap and doesn't look half bad I think: cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-MOUNT-HOLDER-SAMSUNG-i9000-GALAXY-S-/120580246943?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c13248d9f
Got one of these as well: cgi.ebay.co.uk/Samsung-Bluetooth-Visor-Car-Kit-HF1000-Brand-New-/140408962166?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20b106bc76
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yeah found same item on ebay UK, though from HK, but like you say will do until brodit release theres.
I ordered this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dash-Genie-Phone-Holder-Car-Kit-Samsung-i9000-Galaxy-S-/200488583857?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2eae0d02b1
with my new Galaxy S. Hope to get them both today and test them out.
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I ordered this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dash-Genie-Phone-Holder-Car-Kit-Samsung-i9000-Galaxy-S-/200488583857?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2eae0d02b1
with my new Galaxy S. Hope to get them both today and test them out.
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Let us know how this works out, I did see this but wasnt too sure how stable it would be, especially through the bends!!
dakine said:
I bought this to tie me over, it's really cheap and doesn't look half bad I think: cgi.ebay.com/UNIVERSAL-CAR-MOUNT-HOLDER-SAMSUNG-i9000-GALAXY-S-/120580246943?cmd=ViewItem&pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item1c13248d9f
Got one of these as well: cgi.ebay.co.uk/Samsung-Bluetooth-Visor-Car-Kit-HF1000-Brand-New-/140408962166?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item20b106bc76
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For now, I've 'modified' my Brodit HD1 holder to fit my Galaxy S. Which seems to work ok. Just wish the GPS was a bit more accurate at times.
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Let us know how this works out, I did see this but wasnt too sure how stable it would be, especially through the bends!!
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The Galaxy S is light enough to stay put by itself on the Dash Genie. Though I found that the charging cable can pull on it and eventually un-stick it. I have to ensure the cable stays put and in the right position. It's not the bends that matter, more the potholes. And if you have to touch it it's fiddly. Neat idea, but would not buy it again.
i ordered ths one from ebay - it's specific to the i9000 - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
figured i'd use it till Tmo came out with the Samsung OEM unit here in the states - but after seeing the price for the Samsung unit on techbuy in australia (iirc either $79 or $89 AUD) i might just stay with this one
same seller on ebay has another for a couple bucks more that looks real similiar to the samsung one techbuy has pictured on their web - it looks like it will turn a full 180 degrees in the horizontal plane so you could mount it on the driver's door window -
and he has a 3rd unit that is meant for vent mounting
Try Arkon.
Look at this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YulhYNgR6EM
Here is their website:
http://www.arkon.com/Smartphone_Holder.php
The company is based in the US.
I'm interested to here feedback on the dash genie http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dash-Genie-Ph...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2eae0d02b1 does the phone securely stick to the holder (i.e the phone doesnt fall out when cornering hard)? - Does it work aswell in landscape as portrait? Is the red dot on the holder simply a magnet (does that affect signal or GPS?) ? - From the video on the auction it looks brilliant - I drive a 1 series similar to the one in the video too - so I know it will work on my dash
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yeah found same item on ebay UK, though from HK, but like you say will do until brodit release theres.
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I actually received it today. First impresson: cheap but well designed. It comes with a little stick on mount so you can also stick the thing to your dash instead of the windscreen. The clamp is spring loaded so it can fit the phone even if it's in a case. I like it.
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i ordered ths one from ebay - it's specific to the i9000 - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190409500795&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
figured i'd use it till Tmo came out with the Samsung OEM unit here in the states - but after seeing the price for the Samsung unit on techbuy in australia (iirc either $79 or $89 AUD) i might just stay with this one
same seller on ebay has another for a couple bucks more that looks real similiar to the samsung one techbuy has pictured on their web - it looks like it will turn a full 180 degrees in the horizontal plane so you could mount it on the driver's door window -
and he has a 3rd unit that is meant for vent mounting
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Did you receive the car mount yet, i am curious if it is ok?
I also ordered this one but haven't received it yet.
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Peter
yeah - it'll do fine
definitely strong enough, grip wise on the unit - in fact a little too tight, so i dremel'd out the lower capture points to give it a little relief in the vertical axis (vertical when the holder is in "landscape" position
the mechanical action on the locking cam (that locks the suction cup) feels good, real solid
and the mechanical action on the capture nut that tightens on the ball socket is actually impressive - pretty infinitely adjustable, easy to find that sweet spot where the ball socket is stiff enough to hold the phone at the angle / position you want, while not letting the holder move or shift, plus with the wgt of the vibrant so light, it's not inclined to
Both now available for preorder on Mobilefun:
Car:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-vehicle-dock-p25778.htm
Home:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-desktop-dock-for-samsung-galaxy-s-i9000-p25779.htm
Also Battery backs and official replacement battery
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/Galaxy-S-I9000-Batteries.htm
Voucher for free delivery until sept 3rd
Sorry249
Full list of Accessories:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/Samsung-Galaxy-S-I9000.htm
I want the car dock but wonder if it will fit with a protector skin/film on?
HTH
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Most likely it won't fit with a case. May be for a film. It looks like quite a tight fit.
great now if they just could tell us when it will actually hit the market
http://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-s-o...aled-desk-car-docks-dlna-hd-streamer-1197250/
The dock I have been waiting for so patiently has no speakers!!!!!!! This is lame...
To compete with iphone we need a good dock with speakers! A dock is all I wanted for my first fathers day, and now I don't think I want it...
Disappointing this!
The lack of speakers isn't a big deal to me. I mean, the built in speaker is solid enough, and it looks to me like the dock would only cove half of the SGS, so you could plug in headphones or your own speakers.
My guess about the lack of speakers is that the horrible evil iPhone plug has contacts for headphones/speakers there. You could build one for the SGS, but you'd have to have a truly separate 3.5mm jack, and in horizontal orientation you'd have to be very careful sliding it in and out to avoid breaking it.
Also, this dock is very small, and so having anything on board would seem unlikely. I expect there will be some 3rd party docks coming soon enough to cover what you want.
Did you notice all the Galaxy Tab accessories there as well? Far more than for the S
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Did you notice all the Galaxy Tab accessories there as well? Far more than for the S
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I am feeling a little betrayed by Samsung. Why can't they just get their act together and release the promised accessories? It's been 3 months already.
The Extended Battery Case looks ugly, but sadly is of great interest to me...
Actually, Handtec is now also showing some accessories available as Pre-order. It includes the Desktop Dock, Car Dock, a Leather Pouch, Replacement Battery and even an Official Capacitive Stylus for the Galaxy S.
Here is a link to these accessories: http://www.handtec.co.uk/search.php?xSearch=galaxy+s&submit=search+for+products
It's a shame, that they don't get the accesoires in stock.
I'm from Germany and they announced the Home Dock 4 Weeks ago and still nothing.
It is getting ridiculous now, I doubt if the desk cradle will ever hit the market.
Anyone any updates about this?
they are available for i500 fascinate for 40 t o 50 dollars on samsung us website dont know about i9000
doccrow said:
they are available for i500 fascinate for 40 t o 50 dollars on samsung us website dont know about i9000
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Sorry I thought everyone knew. The official desk and vehicle docks have been discontinued. My money has been returned due to this from Mobilefun. When I asked Samsung customer services about it they said Samsung don't make them but third party's do. I pointed them to the press release and they said they would contact head office in Korea. Not heard from them since.
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Sorry I thought everyone knew. The official desk and vehicle docks have been discontinued. My money has been returned due to this from Mobilefun. When I asked Samsung customer services about it they said Samsung don't make them but third party's do. I pointed them to the press release and they said they would contact head office in Korea. Not heard from them since.
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u can check their web site samsung us and can clearly see them for sale
Yes, but they don't ship to Germany
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Sorry I thought everyone knew. The official desk and vehicle docks have been discontinued. My money has been returned due to this from Mobilefun. When I asked Samsung customer services about it they said Samsung don't make them but third party's do. I pointed them to the press release and they said they would contact head office in Korea. Not heard from them since.
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One of my drinking buddies has just started working for Samsung over here in Ireland, I'll give him a week or two to get his feet under the table and give instructions on what bit of SAP to delve into to look up stock
Polarfuchs said:
Yes, but they don't ship to Germany
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They may have them listed but they are not any available to buy. They are not making or shipping them even in Korea.
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u can check their web site samsung us and can clearly see them for sale
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And there are loads on e-bay com and other US suppliers - but they are all for the Vibrant - question - is it the same shape?
Can you post a link to some of these (edit: eBay ones) as I cannot find one. (vehicle mount that is)
Desktop dock: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D979BEGSTA
Can't find the car mount
So i recently picked up a galaxy tab 8.9 for my fiance and she asked if i can find her sort of a ballpoint-styled stylus for it. Is there even one like that that you guys might have noticed or use?
Any recommendations?
Yes there is Quite a few out there Ebay is full of them and Amazon
Ordered Adonit Jot, we'll see how it goes!
How is the Jot? I really want a more pinpoint style stylus. I have a griffin one, but it's really fat tipped. :/
one of the best i have found is from ZooGue in the US
They have it on Promotion all you have to do is pay for Shipping
I use my N4 for navigation and to monitor my car's ODBII output. I needed a windshield mounted holder that was secure but easy to install/remove.
There are a bunch on ebay from China but I wanted one faster so I found a US supplier. Very simple design that could be used for most any bar type device; phone, iPod, GPS ...
For $4.65 I cannot complain: Universal phone holder
The seller shipped fast with a USPS tracking number.
Does it stick to the windshield firmly? I never actually bought one of these before so I'm a bit skeptical about how well it'll work since it's from a eBay seller.
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Does it stick to the windshield firmly? I never actually bought one of these before so I'm a bit skeptical about how well it'll work since it's from a eBay seller.
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Yup, you can't pull it off. You have to use the release to remove it. We've had temperatures from 30-70F and it's still stuck.
Thanks, about to buy one.
bought one.. how long did it take to arrive?
I hope it'll arrive to Canada fast. The seller shipped it but didn't provide a tracking number.... weird :S
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bought one.. how long did it take to arrive?
I hope it'll arrive to Canada fast. The seller shipped it but didn't provide a tracking number.... weird :S
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It arrived in less than a week, I don't recall the exact time period, sorry.
I switched the mount to my 1994 Blazer and back again without issue. I mention this because old windshields tend to collect "stuff" on them and sometimes things don't stick well. I did not clean the windshield, it just stuck on.
Shipping time
I just checked, I purchased it April 3rd, it arrived April 8th.:cyclops:
Yeah, mine came pretty fast. Came in a couple of days.
And this thing is pretty awesome for a car holder. It does feel a bit cheap and you probably will have to be bit more careful with it, but basically, stick it and forget is the motto for this thing.
4.5/5 is my rating for this.
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still happy
I've been using mine for about a month, multiple car changes, it still works as advertised. The only issue is if you goo over REALLY rough roads it tends to bounce around a bit. I just lower it so that the bottom touches the dash and the issue goes away.
I think I'll buy two more for my other cars so I don't have to keep swapping it out.
That's an Exogear knockoff.
http://www.exogear.com/products-exomount-car-mount-holder.html
So, Phonearena has a few articles on how you can get wireless charging on the S4 now, but they involve a third-party wireless receiver (read: back cover) that looks like it adds a considerable amount of thickness to the phone -- far too much to fit into a case not designed for it. The receiver also won't be shipping for another 3-4 weeks. They've also released a charging pad (which doubles as a dock), but it looks goofy and just uses the Qi standard anyway, so there are plenty of options out there for that portion of the charging.
My question is: Are there other available receivers that actually work? eBay (and the like) displays a list of Galaxy S4 receivers (basically a little flat mat that sits on top of the battery and connects to the Qi hubs inside the back cover), but I'm extremely iffy on ordering any electronics from China unless they're proven...and all of the receivers listed are from mainland China. Has anyone given one of them a shot? And if so, are there any that work efficiently and don't cause problems?
I know, for the future, that Samsung has said they will have a wireless hub (mat) and receiver out sometime soon...but they said the same thing about the Galaxy S3, and it was never released. I trust the word of Samsung about as much as I trust the word of the IRS right now.
Anyone with experiences??
I feel the same way about china electronics, but I do have a Metrans brand one on the way I'm thinking sometime this week, I also go in on the indiegogo Monsterwatts receiver which probably wont show up till June.
so far all the info that I've read up in these forums about the receivers is that with just the Receiver the NFC does not work after installation, one guy used a note 2 NFC antenna to get it working. This sounds like too much fumbling to me and I prefer a sounder solution.
the official receiver covers are starting to show up in both white and black colors (black just recently) they cost 50 bucks and as you mentioned add considerable thickness. the cost doesn't bother me as much as the added thickness, which is what's holding me back from buying it.
The route I'm going to take for the time being is to try the receivers, if it works and does not add any bulge to the rear of the phone while disabling NFC, I could live with that.
maybe if they come out with a decent case for the official receiver cover I might get it.
I don't really use NFC anyway (who does), so that's an acceptable option for me. I have two people at work that I actually *would* use NFC stuff with, and we can just send files to each other without it anyway. Since Verizon has been so gracious as to make sure none of the devices on its network (outside of Nexus devices) can use Google Wallet, I really have no other reason to use NFC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2296301
Need to read thru his post. Yes, while the receiver is from china, the NFC is functional.
I ordered one from the UK and got it shipped to the US. Am I worried its from china? Not really its 20-30 bucks. It would be the last time I lose that amount.
I will agree that eBay has a lot of knock offs but its the chance you take.
I would like to see a Samsung product out as well, but this will have to do until they put something out.
The main reason Im trying it is because Im tired of looking for a desktop charger that I can use the S4 with while its in a case.
Good luck to ya!
that dude's thread confuses me, he shows some youtube video about a Sview case and how it doesn't close flush with the receiver and says you need to press it hard be careful not to crack your screen... after that he lost me.
I just want a thin receiver that I can slip in the rear without the bulge and closing issues, even if NFC is a NO-GO that's fine with me haha.
I purchased this http://www.ebay.com/itm/121111622748?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
The item does work fine, does NFC work I don't know as I never use it but I will try and find out in the near future.
Item was received quickly and "worked" out of the box but the phone would slide off of the touchstone fairly quick, I had modded multiple phones to work with touchstones including my galaxy nexus so I gad these laying around http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D401-N52&cat=168
some N52 magnets, and after checking polarities and moving everything around it now works great and holds the phone very securely.
Charge rate looks to be about 800mA peaking at 615mA incoming charge while the phone is on, Average draw while off the charger is about 200mA with same apps running so about 800mA I do not know what it should be giving out but this is more than enough to charge.
Thought people would like to hear about this and am willing to help if necessary.
nice but I am already invested in QI charging pads.
I think that's the trend anyway, I'm surprised there are still an ample supply of touchstone chargers and palm pre back plates still in the market.
galaxy808 said:
nice but I am already invested in QI charging pads.
I think that's the trend anyway, I'm surprised there are still an ample supply of touchstone chargers and palm pre back plates still in the market.
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They are being supplied by third parties lately. I try and get the originals only though..
I also had a Qi Nexus 4 but I missed the magnetic pull of the pre I had and the galaxy nexus I modded so I did this.
And I can get a proclip for my car and these make amazing car chargers, which is the main reason I purchased the touchstone version.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2296301
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That link + this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256339
= no need to create a new thread asking the same question!
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That link + this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256339
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I wouldn't have created a thread if either of those had helped :good:
The first thread is fairly useful...but is very hard to understand. Also, that solution is pretty much only available overseas for some time. My thread is about using this functionality in North America...which is a totally different story. It's possible to order his solution, but it would cost in the neighborhood of like $75 for the receiver alone...much more than any other available solution.
This thread about looking at options and figuring out what they are.
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I wouldn't have created a thread if either of those had helped :good:
The first thread is fairly useful...but is very hard to understand. Also, that solution is pretty much only available overseas for some time. My thread is about using this functionality in North America...which is a totally different story. It's possible to order his solution, but it would cost in the neighborhood of like $75 for the receiver alone...much more than any other available solution.
This thread about looking at options and figuring out what they are.
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I got the cheapest possible solution I could find on eBay and/or other Chinese sites like AliExpress.
The charger, including a 5V 1.5A wall charger cost me just under $30 ad I got the the Qi receiver for $23. Both prices including S&H from China. It took less than two weeks before I received those items. The reason why I choose this solution was because I wanted to keep the S4 as slim as possible, and also be able to use the flip cover. To get it cheap is also a bonus.
The charge rate is at 640ma, and the bulge the Qi receiver is making is not visible. I removed the thin plastic film from the backside of the receiver and shaved off as much plastic from the inside of the plastic cover as I dared. There was a small visible bulge before those small modification. After the modification one can still "sense" the Qi receiver, but it is not visible or make the phone wobbly when lying on its back.
The only downside beside the rather low charging rate from this kit is the poor quality of the wall charger. It gets very hot and the solution should have been replaced with a micro USB port on the charging pad to make it more versatile when it comes to replacing wall chargers. The pad is also made too glossy and has an annoying sound when the charging initiate and a continuos overly bright status light. I removed the internal speaker and also dimmed the light with some standard paper. The kit can be modified with other housing solutions, and I was thinking of maybe install it inside a small paper-book or something that is a more "standard" item on a nightstand I will just have to check how hot the charging plate and/or the S4 gets before I try out any mods like that.
My recommendation is; Get an iQ charging receiver on eBay. The one I got is OK, but I might have chosen the oddly shaped Qi receiver after the reviews I have read. There is also rumours about a v2 of this slimmest receiver available. Probably wise to sit on the fence a bit longer. I would also advise to stay clear of those cheapest T-100 kind of charging pads that you can find everywhere for $25-$40. I would rather get the Nokia DT-910 or the genuine Samsung charging pad (are there two different kinds of those; one with a micro USB input and another with a standard charging plug?) In Norway both those chargers costs around 40-45 British pounds
Here is a few pics of my kit:
The other threads do not claim that they are UK/EU based.
Lots of usefull information in both. Bubbles post was to verify that the NFC works with the receiver he got.
You should probably do some research on your own.
and BTW, the cost to have just the reciever is £16.99. which is 25$ US.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=£16.99+to+US+Dollar
Your post is a dupe. Sorry. It just is.